Tenders are invited from locally registered printers for the printing of the Bank’s economic and quarterly reviews for 12 months period and bi-annual issues of the macroeconomic outlook as follows:

 1.  500 copies of quarterly reviews for 2007 (4 issues)

Print                -        Black print

Paper              -        white 80gsm bond

Cover               -        mayfair blue 176gsm, printed in black

Binding            -        saddle stitched

Size                -        210mm x 297mm

 2.   200 copies of monthly economic review of 8 pages for 2007.

Print                 -        full colour

Paper               -        90gsm catridge

Size                 -        210mm x 297mm folded

Binding             -         saddle stitched

3.   200 copies of the macroeconomic outlook for 2007 (2 issues)

Print                 -        full colour

Paper                -        dukuza gloss

Cover                -        blue, printed in black

Binding            -        saddle stitched

Size                  -        210mm x 297mm

 Tender conditions

a)   Bidders must clearly show, i) delivery period and ii) validity of bids.

b)   Bids bearing no identification of the bidder must be enclosed in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender for the printing of economic review, quarterly review and macroeconomic outlook’ should be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of Central Bank of Lesotho situate at corner Moshoeshoe & Airport roads, no later than 1400 hours, Friday, March 30, 2007.

c)   Bids will be opened same day at 14:30 hours in the Central Bank of Lesotho Auditorium. Bidder’s representatives who wish to attend are welcome.

d)   Certified copies of VAT, Income Tax compliance certificates and traders licences must be submitted together with the bid.

e)   Bidders are requested to quote in Maloti or Rands only.

f)     Bidders can bid for the printing of all or any one of the publications.

g)    Central Bank of Lesotho is not bound to necessarily accept the lowest or any bid.

h)   Bids will not be considered unless deposited in the tender box.

Samples of reviews to be printed are obtainable from the Research Department. Please contact Ms. M Makatise for any further clarifications at telephone 22314281 extension 2059 or 22232059 during office hours.  

T Malataliana (Mr)

Secretary, Tender Committee